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Mindfulness, the one thing that will help you at work

Mindfulness is the new trend that's on everyone's mind. The best-selling book this year is on mindfulness, according to Nielsen Book. `The Things You Can See Only When You Slow Down,' a guide by Buddhist monk Haemin Sunim has sold more than 43,000 copies this year. Psychology Today defines mindfulness as “a state of active, open attention on the present.'' Here's why you must practice it at work:

The world's biggest companies like Google, Intel, Goldman Sachs have found value in it. There must be something to it, right?

Mindfulness, quite simply, is nothing but being focused on the present, without thinking of the past or the future.

It can be practised at your desk, when you're working, when you're having a cup of tea or even when making a phone call. Remember all you have to do is be actively focused on the task at hand.

If you find your mind wandering during a meeting, bring it back to listening actively to the speaker in the room.

Practicing mindfulness can make you happy. Happy workers are productive workers.

People practicing mindfulness have reported that it reduces stress. Reduced stress not only improves your performance at work but also makes you healthy.

One of the results of practicing mindfulness is that it makes you empathetic to your colleagues. Empathy helps you understand people without judging them.

When you practice mindfulness, you don't get distracted easily. At work, where there are multiple distractions, it helps you stay focussed and finish your tasks on time.

Mindfulness helps you deal with negative feelings which can make the workplace toxic. When you're in control of negative feelings, this brings a harmonious atmosphere to the workplace, leading to better productivity, better employee health and well being.

Mindfulness builds confidence and leadership skills. This is why many organisations are investing in mindfulness coaching for their employees, along with meditation.